The struggling Kennedy Center’s new programming head has resigned after less than a week on the job. Kennedy Center/XThe Daily Beast has reached out to the Kennedy Center and Couch for comment. “I am honored to join the Trump Kennedy Center at such a pivotal moment for the performing arts,” Couch said in the release. Under Trump, the Kennedy Center has struggled not only to fill seats but also to attract top performers. In December, it hosted the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw, and Trump became the first president to host the Kennedy Center Awards.